Mariotti Show Replay: Tuesday, March 4th

Missed part of the show? Here’s a rewind of the program on March 4, 2014.

The Mariotti Show streams live M-F noon to 3 ET.

Hour One on The Jay Mariotti Show: March 4, 2014:

LEBRON TOYING WITH US
— Career-high 61, with mask
— And to think he was loathed 3 years ago
— MVP race has changed, with Thunder struggling
— NBA race has changed, Heat still could be 1 seed
— Challenged himself with Mt. Rushmore, produced
— He commands our attention like no athlete going
— Still can’t compare to Jordan until wins more titles
— Jordan still makes more business $ than LeBron
— Now, it might be crazy if he leaves
— Phil Jackson says LeBron is staying
— Riley has to calm down Heat fans

JASON COLLINS
— Receives second 10-day contract from Nets
— Proves this wasn’t a token deal or favor
— May we now no longer talk about him as gay
— He’s 12th man on Nets, defender and hacker
— Warm standing ovation
— Transition was pretty smooth these two weeks

HISTORIC REPLAY IN BASEBALL
— Glad they’re finally getting it right
— Problem is, can’t take 2 1/2 minutes per challenge
— Fear slew of problems at start of regular season
— Should have had ump runthrough in offseason

JIM HARBAUGH CLARIFIES HIS SITUATION
— Says doesn’t want to be highest-paid coach
— Doesn’t see any chance of leaving 49ers
— Says has professional relationship with GM
— He shouldn’t have waited so long to speak
— Boldin says team has no issues with coach
— 49ers would be crazy to let him go
— Need to do deal soon to avoid further talk

COLIN KAEPERNICK WANTS $18 M A YEAR
— Then stop throwing interceptions
— Still a work in progress
— Took step back, needs to fix passing mechanics

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS UNIFORMS
— No problem with them, except scary skull on helmet
— This is a life-and-death sport, don’t need reminders
— Key is to be unique enough to sell a jersey
— Don’t be uncool
— When you stink for several years, change the unis
— ESPN actually has a uniform critic?

TOUTED PROSPECT DISCUSSES MARIJUANA ADDICTION
— Jonathan Singleton of Astros says sought treatment
— Think about this before we go full-bore in legalizing weed
— How can anyone be as good on job with a daily high?
— All in moderation, like alcohol
— Competition at first base is 315-pounder from Mexico

LEBRON TOYING WITH US
— Career-high 61, with mask
— And to think he was loathed 3 years ago
— MVP race has changed, with Thunder struggling
— NBA race has changed, Heat still could be 1 seed
— Challenged himself with Mt. Rushmore, produced
— He commands our attention like no athlete going
— Still can’t compare to Jordan until wins more titles
— Jordan still makes more business $ than LeBron
— Now, it might be crazy if he leaves
— Phil Jackson says LeBron is staying
— Riley has to calm down Heat fans

JASON COLLINS
— Receives second 10-day contract from Nets
— Proves this wasn’t a token deal or favor
— May we now no longer talk about him as gay
— He’s 12th man on Nets, defender and hacker
— Warm standing ovation
— Transition was pretty smooth these two weeks

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